Tag: OECD
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The Relationship Between ICT and Business Competitiveness
Despite still being in a fragile economic situation, and considering all the social, labor, and microeconomic caveats that come with it, the economy seems to be giving us small signs of improvement. This is at least suggested by the report on ICT and competitiveness conducted by Penteo, in which the vast majority of executives interviewed…
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What is Virtual Reality?
Virtual reality (VR) is a simulated model of reality where people can interact within 3D environments, feeling as if they are truly inside them. It is used both for entertainment (video games) and for so-called serious games (learning or training games). With the rise of Industry 4.0, it has become a technology of great interest…
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Intrapreneurship in the Company: How to Foster Employee Innovation and Initiative
Intrapreneurship is an approach in which employees engage in innovation and process improvement within the company where they already work. It’s an entrepreneurial mindset that encourages creativity and initiative in the workplace, promoting decision-making at a local or even individual level. Benefits of Intrapreneurship Intrapreneurship can be an effective way to improve a company’s efficiency…
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What Type of eCommerce Fits Best for Your Business?
In this article, we aim to help define the type of eCommerce for each situation, taking into account the needs of an online store and helping to find the best alternative according to its objectives. Before building an online store, it’s necessary to ask a series of questions. The purpose of this exercise is to…
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How Productive People Beat the Daily Hustle
Sometimes, the busiest people confuse being busy with being productive. High activity gives us the perception of productivity, but daily hustle isn’t always directly related. Being productive requires a set of skills that don’t develop simply by being (or feeling) busy. A good way to illustrate this is how we handle problems. Less productive people…
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Business Metrics Everyone Should Understand
It seems we live in a world saturated with data, business metrics, and performance reports. KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are used by both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large corporations as a fundamental analytical system to understand how a company performs in its market. Unfortunately, it’s very common for companies to become overwhelmed by…
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Social Media in SMEs: Make Them Work for Your Business
Social media in SMEs has carved out an important space among our usual communication channels. On a personal level, nowadays it’s almost unthinkable not to use them to connect with old acquaintances, stay updated on topics of interest, leverage their reach to make ourselves heard, or simply strengthen our bonds with close contacts. For this…
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Multiply Your Company’s Sales!
Sales are scarce, competition is fierce, and although the outlook is gradually improving, we are in a truly challenging moment.We need to sell more and, above all, sell better, but… We don’t want to be pessimistic, so we’ve gathered some actionable tips to weather what seems (and hopefully is) the end of the storm. Among…
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Better Meetings with Teams
In times of hybrid work, the best option for collaborating and holding meetings is Microsoft Teams. This application, which is included in the Microsoft 365 suite (with tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, among others), offers a range of features that enable efficient and secure work, keeping everyone productive, even when working remotely. Meetings with…
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Robotics: One of the Most Impactful Technologies in Manufacturing
One of the major trends we are seeing in Industry 4.0 is robotics; however, this is a technology with a long history and, specifically in manufacturing, it has been in use for many years. What is Robotics? The concept refers to the use of machines in production processes. In common usage within environments related to…
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